As the sun sets over Oxford, Mississippi, the No. 15 Ole Miss Rebels are set to take on the Florida Gators in a highly anticipated three-game series starting Thursday, March 27, 2025. This matchup is critical for both teams, with Ole Miss riding a wave of momentum and Florida desperately seeking their first SEC win of the season.
The Rebels, boasting a strong record of 19-5 and 4-2 in SEC play, are coming off a four-game winning streak. This includes a recent sweep of Missouri and a hard-fought 7-5 victory against Memphis on Tuesday, March 25. The energy in Oxford is palpable as fans are eager to witness their team maintain its winning ways against a struggling Florida squad.
Florida, on the other hand, stands at 18-9 overall but finds themselves in a precarious position with an 0-6 record in SEC play. Their early season struggles are not without cause, as they faced a brutal schedule that included being swept at No. 1 Tennessee and losing at home to No. 3 Georgia. Despite their challenges within the SEC, the Gators have performed well against non-conference opponents, holding an impressive 18-3 record.
In terms of injuries, Ole Miss has listed right-handed pitcher Connor Spencer as questionable for the series. Florida is facing several setbacks, with outfielders Kyle Jones and infielder Cade Kurland, along with pitchers Pierce Coppola, Frank Menendez, and Matthew Jenkins, all sidelined.
The opening game of the series will feature a compelling pitching matchup. Ole Miss will send left-handed pitcher Hunter Elliott to the mound, who has a stellar 4-0 record and a 2.79 ERA. He will face Florida's right-handed pitcher Aidan King, who comes into the game with a 3-1 record and a 2.39 ERA. This duel on the mound is expected to set the tone for the series.
Fans can catch the action live on ESPNU for Thursday's game, while the subsequent games on Friday and Saturday will be streamed on SEC Network+. The schedule for the series is as follows:
- Game 1: Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. CT
- Game 2: Friday, March 28, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. CT
- Game 3: Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CT
Looking ahead, Ole Miss will face Jackson State on April 1, followed by a critical series against Kentucky starting on April 3. Florida’s next matchups include a game against North Florida on April 1 and a challenging series against Vanderbilt starting April 4.
The stakes are high as both teams vie for crucial victories in this SEC showdown. Will Ole Miss continue their winning streak, or can Florida turn their season around? The excitement is building as fans prepare for what promises to be an electrifying series.
